Kingston, 4 April 2022 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, in welcoming the return of the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys’ and Girls' Championships with spectators, has said Jamaica derives significant economic benefit from what is the premier secondary school athletic championships in the world.

Minister Grange said:

“The impact of top class sporting activities, including Champs, is clear to see.

When Champs is on, there’s increased air travel to Jamaica, increased ground transport, increased occupancy at hotels, we see a lot of merchandising from the schools, there’s the broadcasting revenue, there are stage, light and sound, there are opportunities for the small peanut vendors as well…

There are several industries and families that benefit from the staging of Champs.

I am happy that Grace Kennedy continues to support Champs by being the lead sponsor. I commend all others for their support.

The Government of Jamaica continues to support the staging of Champs and we’re happy to welcome back Champs and spectators from across Jamaica and the world.”

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